Houston's most influential sports figures (2012-2014)

July 24, 2014

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2012

10. Dominic Kinnear, Dynamo head coach
Why he matters: In 13 seasons with the franchise, going back to when it was still in San Jose, Kinnear has had a hand in four championships and he led the Dynamo to the title game last year. Without the success he’s had in Houston, it’s unlikely the team would be playing in its fancy new downtown stadium.

Nick de la Torre/Houston Chronicle

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2012

10. Dominic Kinnear, Dynamo head coach
Why he matters: In 13 seasons with the franchise, going back to when it was still in San Jose, Kinnear has had a hand in four championships and he led the Dynamo to the title game last year. Without the success he’s had in Houston, it’s unlikely the team would be playing in its fancy new downtown stadium.